MINISTERIAL ORDER Nº 001/MINADEF/2026 OF 31/03/2026 ESTABLISHING THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND GOVERNING DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES IN THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE | 001/MINADEF/2026 OF 31/03/2026 — Rwanda law | Esheria

MINISTERIAL ORDER Nº 001/MINADEF/2026 OF 31/03/2026 ESTABLISHING THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND GOVERNING DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES IN THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE

This Order sets the code of conduct for the Rwanda Defence Force and establishes how disciplinary committees are organized, function, and what powers they have.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Order
Citation
001/MINADEF/2026 OF 31/03/2026
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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This Order sets the code of conduct for the Rwanda Defence Force and establishes how disciplinary committees are organized, function, and what powers they have. This article defines key terms used in the Order, including disciplinary sanction, gross misconduct, disciplinary fault, military discipline, and Minister. This article says who the Order applies to and how civilians, soldiers, and Reserve Force members are handled under it. RDF uses a hierarchy where rank, assigned position, and seniority determine each person’s role and duties. Military command is based on orders from a competent authority, and higher-ranking or command-holding soldiers are responsible for discipline and accountability.